Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File R. 3263, William Edwards, N.C.

SERVICE
N. 6.
NUMBER
R. 3263
Edwards, William Rebecca
Born in N.C.
CONTENTS

West Virginia
William Edwards of Robert in the State of Va who was a Mr in the Co by Captain James of the by Col Wade in the line for 21 mos
Inscribed on the Roll of at the rate of 70 Dollars — Cents per annum to commence on the 4th day of March, 1834.
Certificate of Pension issued the 11 day of Sept 1834 and Mr Seal Springfield
Arrears to the 4th of Sept 175 Semi-ant. allowance ending Mar 35
210
Revolutionary Claim, Act June 7, 1832.
Recorded by Sam Boyd Clerk Book Vol. Page 77
See letter Nov 30 to the Agent. See letter 4th Jan 1838 - A. Ferguson.

William Edwards
Petition
N o 6564.

State of Tennessee August 2nd County Court 1832. Robertson County.
On this 19 th day of August 1832. Personally appeared in open Court before the Court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions of the County of Robertson & State of Tennessee William Edwards a resident of the County of Robertson & State aforesaid aged twenty five years, who being first duly sworn according to Law, doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the Act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. before & says That he entered the service of the United States under the following named Officers & served as here -in stated (to wit, Col. Lytle, Maj. Edward Brigadier General Abraham Allen, Lieutenant Young. Ensign  William McWhorter - was drafted and William Brooke from Benton - and that he entered the service in the month of May in the year of 1778 and left the service in the month of August 1778. and that he was drafted for three months. In the month of September 1778. I again entered the service of the United States under the command of Captain Tammur Mack, Lieutenant John Fisher Joseph Stockney substitute in the place of George H. Locke Ensign - Wm. Arlington Benton - as a volunteer for three months, marched against the Tories through different parts of the State though never was marched out of it, had several little engagements with the Tories near a Branch Creek about forty miles from Fayetteville - in my first tour I had several engagements with the Tories - am sure at the engagement on Branch Creek assisted with the company commanded by Capt. William Douglas Col. Roger Griffin Maj. Allen as here we completely routed the Tories

service and the term of three months and get a discharge, I also had one for my first tour, both of which I have lost
In the latter part of December 1778 or in January 1779 I again volunteered my services and entered the service of the United States army - under the captain of William Douglass, William Serres - Col. Griffin at times without any captain - after fighting against the Tories had many small engagements with them - frequently routing of them and doing of them much mischief by killing looting, & plundering, and destroying of some of their property by making use of it and sometimes imprisoning of them In around the latter of the time which was about twelve months, as was said volunteer minutes men at that time - before I again entered the service quit the service - which was December 1779 or 1780.
In January 1780. I again entered the service of the United States Army, under the command of the following Officers, to wit, Col. William Douglass, William Serres, who was then attached to Genl. Greene Army. Marched by King's Mountain was in hearing of the Battle at King's Mountain Marched under a hard press to get in time to reinforce the American Army but soon to late to do so - the British Army broke before we got there right after taking of us - prevented our press forward to join the Army and on the next day the British Army had fled - Marched from there to the River Catawba, then turned down the river where then marched on the Genl. Greene, at the Cheraw Hills in P. C. - The Tories having got

see there remained for about three weeks  of the winter  the  the remainder of Col. Wader, Genl. Green, & of the Regular Army here were then engaged for the winter in to possess the Army. together  for various - On the 27 th day of March 1781. I got my discharge from Captain William Jones - at the Chatham Hills and went from there home, after I got home I was afraid to be seen, and I hid out three days. hid from the Tories - On the third day in the morning I was in my own house the Tories surrounded the house, and took me a prisoner, They then carried me to Hillsborough in the State of North Carolina and gave me up to the British army - I was in confinement three days. at which time I narrowly made my escape and run away - I then lay out several days until the British  British went off, and the Tories & then went home and lived in peace with my god & Country from that day until the present, in all the time in which I served in the army, I was never marched out of the State of North Carolina except the trip to the Chatham Hills - I have here annexed the discharge of William Jones Captain for my last service - which was given me at the Chatham Hills at the time of my discharge in March - The Balance of my discharges I have lost, or mislaid, during the battle of the time while I was in the Army. My family and myself when not in the Army lived in the State of North Carolina, Chatham County on a farm - I was acquainted with the following Regular officers (Sergeant, Genl. Green, Genl. Morgan

Col. Robert Mayhew, who was killed by the Tories - Col. John Mayhew - Col. Obadiah Griswold - I know of no person by the name I can prove I served the different Tories afterwards with the exception of the surviving  surviving Captain Townsend I know of the Captain Townsend  surviving  Williamson  surviving  Williamson  surviving I hereby certify that my claim to a pension is annuity except the present, and I declare that his name is not on the pension roll of the army of any state. Wm Edwards I know to and he described in the last this 17th day of Augt. 1833 Wm M. Estell
We Edward Edwards a Clergyman residing in the county of Robertson & State of Tennessee and John G. Stranghan residing in the county of Robertson said hereby certify that we are well acquainted with William Edwards, who has described and known to the above declaration, that we believe him to be seventy five years of age, that he is re- puted and believed in the neighborhood where resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolutionary army and that we concur in that opinion known to and he described E. D. Edwards in Open Court this 17th day of August 1832. John G. Stranghan Wm M. Estell
I William West of the county of Robertson and State of Tennessee do hereby certify that William Edwards whose name is annexed to the above pe- tition substitutes in the place of George Bellock I know to and I know that he was in the army of

the United States both before he went under the as a substitute in the place of George B. Block has been in command of Captain Black, and after under Capt. A. C. Allen, Capt. William Jones
different captains - and I have no doubt but that he served at least as much as he has set forth in his petition
Given to Open Court this 17 th day of August 1832 -
William West Oliver D. Davis
Test M. Seal
And the said Court do hereby certify Their Opinion, after the investigation of the matter and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the near department, that the above named applicant, was a Revolutionary soldier and served as he states, and the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that Edward Edwards who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman resident in the County of Robertson & State of Tennessee, and that John C. Strangland who has also signed the same is a resident in the county of Robertson & State of Tennessee, & is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit -
J. Williams Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarters of the County of Robertson & State of Tennessee do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the petition of Edward Edwards for a pension in testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said Court at office this 17 th day of August 1832.
M. Seal

Wm Edwards
24707

The American Declaration of William Pennards has order to receive a pension under the act of Pensions passed June 7 th 1832, which is to be appended to his Original Declaration which was made and sworn to in the County Court of Robertson Tennessee the 19 th day of August 1832 deposited and heard as follows First He served three months in the first Term spoken of in his Original Declaration -
He served three months in the Second Term spoken of in his Original Declaration And in the Third Term spoken of in his Original Declaration. Served Twelve Months as a Non-Union Minute man -
The Fourth Term spoken of in the Original Decla- ration He served Three Months, Making in all Twenty One Months which he served in the different times and Retractions as sta- ted in his Original Declaration to which there is to be attached - he served as a private soldier the balance of them, and for such service he claims a pension
He was born in the year of hundreds hundred and fifty seven - in Orange County State of North Carolina - He has no record of his age - The names of my my high born late can testify as to my character for veracity, and their belief of my services as a soldier of the Revolution are John Pennards, William Webb, Oliver Pennards, John C. Strangland Esq n , Edmund Pennards, Edmund Edmundson, Warrenton Esq n , Esq n , Mary McCauley Esq n , George Blane, Walter Harrington, Elijah Biggs, Elijah Hughes

James H. Heston, Moses Byram, John Matthew Eng., Burrell Babb, William Babb Alva Babb, Daniel Cooper, John Williams, Thomas Williams, John Harrington, Thomas West, James Skelton, John Skelton, Wm Edwards
State of Tennessee
Robertson County } This day personally appeared before me John Heston an acting Justice of the peace in and for said county William Edwards and made aff that this amendment to his original petition for a pension, which was sworn to in open court in said county on the 17 th day of August 1833 and which amendment is to be attached to the original petition in order to draw a pension under the act of Congress passed June 7 th 1832. is true to the best of his knowledge Given under this 9 th of April 1833 - Wm Edwards
John Heston JP
State of Tennessee
Robertson County } I William Seal clerk of the court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the county aforesaid do hereby certify that John Heston Esq. whose name is subscribed to the foregoing affidavit of William Edwards is a Justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid duly commissioned and qualified as such still faith is due to his official acts as such
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of said court at Nashville this 9 th day of April 1833
W. Seal

I would be grateful to the under department if this petition could be attended to and forwarded back upon the reception of it &c—
William Lloyd Jones

State of Tennessee 3
Robertson County 3
On this 12 th day of August 1837 personally appeared before me Warren L Payne one of the acting Justices of the peace in and for the County and State aforesaid
Rebecca Edwards a resident of Robertson County and State of Tennessee aged Seventy Seven years who being first duly sworn according to law both on her oath made the following Declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress passed July the 4 th 1836 That she is the widow of William Edwards who was a Pensioner of the United States and drew his Pension in Nashville State of Tennessee for services rendered the United States in the War of the Revolution. She further declares that she was married to the said William Edwards on the 25 th day of July 1775 That her husband the aforesaid William Edwards died on the 23 rd day of April 1837 and that she has remained a Widow ever since that period as will more fully appear by reference to the proof hereto annexed. She further makes oath that from old age and bodily infirmity she cannot attend at the court House of her County in order to make this declaration in open court. She further states that she could give a short history of the sufferings she endured while her husband was in the service but is advised that it is unnecessary. She will say that having three small children to take care of it was with much hardship in the absence of her husband that she could prevent the Tories from taking the bread that was to support her and them.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this day and date above written
Warren L Payne (P) Justice of the peace
Rebecca Edwards her mark

State of Tennessee
Robertson County
on this day personally appeared John Edwards a Resident of Sumner County Kentucky aged Seventy three years before me Warren L Payne one of the acting Justices of the peace for the County and State aforesaid and made oath in due form of law. That he was present at the marriage of his Brother William Edwards and Rebecca Brewer the within named Rebecca Edwards an applicant for the benefit of the act of Congress passed July 4 th 1836. That they were married as well as he recollects at the within date in her declaration he knows that William Edwards performed all his services in the war of the Revolution after his marriage with Rebecca Edwards This affiant knows of his own knowledge that they were legally married they were married in Chatham County North Carolina about sixty two years ago by a Justice of the peace he thinks his name was Clark he knows a great many circumstances about the services of his Brother but is advised that it is unnecessary to mention them He knows that Rebecca Edwards is the Widow of William Edwards a Pensioner and has remained a widow ever since the death of her husband
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 12 th day of August 1836
Warren Payne Justice of the peace
John Edwards

e No 24707 West William Edwards Robertson County Tennessee
from 1778 private 11 yrs 9 months. $70. —
Mr. Seal to the Robertson County Tennessee Springfield

WAR DEPARTMENT,
Pension Office.
May 7 th 1833
Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules, and the subjjoined notes, you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will shew what is necessary to be done. Those points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (thus: { ). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A Statement, shewing the Service of William Edwards Robertson County Tennessee
   Period when the service was rendered. Duration of the claimant's service. Rank of the claimant. Names and rank of the Field officers under whom he served. Age at present, and place of abode when he entered the service. Proof by which the declaration is supported.   Years. Months. Days.     Draft May 1778 - 3 - private Col. Little, Major Douglass Capt. Allen 75 years Orange County N. Carolina Testimonial evidence V. Lengenauer   Draft Sept. 1778 - 3 - " officer, not named Certificate, witness certified credible   Sub. { Dec. 1778 Jan. 1779 1 - - " Capt. Mark Documentary evidence & 2 living witnesses not certified credible - papers properly attached   Vol. Jan. 1780 - 3 - " Col. Wade, Capt. Jones Col. Green  
I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.

REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832.
The following regulations have been adopted:
This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c., Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of private armed vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service.
Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law:
1. The Regular Troops. 2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers. 3. Persons employed in the Naval Service. 4. Indian Spies.
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians or privates, will, in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration, which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION.
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832.
State, Territory, or District of } ss. County of }
On this _____ day of _____ personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of _____ in the county of _____ and State, Territory or District of _____ aged (c) _____ years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d) _____, with _____ and served in the _____ (e) regiment of the _____ line, under the following named officers:
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers ; the time he left the service ; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers ; ) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service ; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.]
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State, or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.
A. B.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. I _____ of the Court of do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of _____ &c.
If, on examination of the proper record, the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz:
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the _____ and C. D. residing in (the same) _____, hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with _____, who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be _____ years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.
Sworn and subscribed the days and year aforesaid.
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit.
I, _____ Clerk of the Court of _____ do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of _____ for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this                      day of                      &c.
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction.
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in his declaration, (1) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not, proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his

alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case.
The Court will propound the following ( m ) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia.
 1. Where and in what year were you born?  2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it?  3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live?  4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom?  5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services.  6. { To a Soldier. } Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? { To an Officer. } Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it?  7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that the answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant.
The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons—one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify to the character and standing of other persons giving such certificates.
The traditional evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject.
Applicants unable to appear in Court, by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court.
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the Peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature.
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will transmit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter.
[a] The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity; in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance.
[b] The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule.
[c] The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned.
[d] The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served.
[e] Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:—For _____ year _____ months, and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months , is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c. without specifying the tours, the names of the officers, and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served; the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit.
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable.
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required.
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case.
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers.
Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.
Proof of Service.
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
[k] The notes from [a] to [i] are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule is note [j] applies to continental troops only.
[l] This traditional evidence is indispensable in militia cases.
[m] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact.
[n] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.

May 21, 1935
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William Edwards-R.3263 BA-J/AWF
Maybelle Delamar Raleigh, Box 715 North Carolina
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the records of two Revolutionary War soldiers by the name of William Edwards, both from Orange County, North Carolina.
This office is unable to furnish the record of a soldier of the War of the Revolution, unless a claim for pension or bounty land has been made to the United States, based upon his service in that war.
The Revolutionary War record of William Edwards which follows was obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, R. 3263, based upon his service in that war. This is the record of the only William Edwards, who served with the North Carolina troops found on file in the Revolutionary War records of this office.
William Edwards was born in the year 1757 in Orange County, North Carolina, names of his parents not given.
While residing in Chatham County, North Carolina, he enlisted in May, 1778, served three months as a private in Captain Abraham Allen's company, Colonel Lytle's North Carolina regiment, and was in frequent skirmishes with the Tories. He enlisted in September, 1778, served three months in Captain Tawender Mack's(?) company, was in several engagements with the Tories, one on Brush Creek. He enlisted in December, 1778 or in January, 1779, served one year as a minute man under Captains William Douglas and William Jones in Colonel
on Hatteras

Griffis' North Carolina regiment. He served three months as private in Captain William Jones' company in Colonel Wade's North Carolina regiment, and was discharged March 27, 1781. He returned to his home in Chatham County, North Carolina, and while in his "own house" the Tories surrounded the house, took him a prisoner and carried him to Hillsborough, North Carolina and turned him over to the British, he made his escape in about three days and again returned home, and did not enter the service again.
William Edwards was allowed pension on his application executed, August 17, 1832, while a resident of Robertson County, Tennessee. He died April 23, 1837.
William Edwards married July 25, 1775 in Chatham County, North Carolina, Rebecca Brewer. She was seventy-seven years of age in 1837 and living in Robertson County, Tennessee.
Reference was made to their three small children during the Revolution, and it is shown that children survived the soldier, William Edwards; names of children were not designated.
John Edwards, brother of the soldier, was seventy-three years of age in 1837 and living in Simpson County, Kentucky.
Edmond or Edward Edwards was a clergyman in Robertson County, Tennessee in 1832; Oliver Edwards was a resident of Robertson County, Tennessee in 1832; and John Edwards was referred to in 1833 as a near neighbor of the soldier. It is not stated that they were related to the soldier or that they were related to each other.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

EDWARDS, WILLIAM (N.C.) R-3263

Chatham County, This is to certify that William Edwards South Carolina, Has served his hour of duty under me. This given under my hand this 27 Day of March 1881 William Jones

State of Tennessee Robert County I Warren L Payne one of the acting Justices of the peace for the county and State aforesaid do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Rebecca Edwards who has made the within Declaration before me. That from old age and bodily infirmity she cannot attend at the court house of her county to in order to make this Declaration in open court I further certify that she is a woman of Respectability and truth and that full faith and credit are due to their Statements
I further certify that I am well acquainted with John Edwards who made the foregoing affidavit before me That he is a man of good character for truth and that full faith and credit are due to his Statements and I hereby certify the same Given under my hand and Seal this 12th day of August 1837
Warren L Payne a Justice of the peace
State of Tennessee Robertson County On this day personally appeared William West a resident of the county and State aforesaid aged eighty five years before me Warren L Payne one of the acting Justices of the peace for the county of Robertson and State of Tennessee and the oath in due form of law that he and William Edward served in the war of the Revolution together they had been Kinder boys in the same neighborhood were well acquainted with each other from their childhood He knows the time William Edwards and Rebecca Brewer were married they were married on the 25th day of July 1775 in Chatham County in the

in the State of North Carolina by Alexander Clark a Justice of the Peace he was not present at the wedding but lived within two miles of the parties saw them before and after the marriage and has no doubt whatever of but what they were legally married; he knows of his own knowledge that they had two or three children when William Edwards served with the affiant in the war of the revolution. This affiant likewise he made an affidavit in support of the services of William Edwards when he was placed on the pension list under the act of 1832. This affiant and William Edwards has lived close neighbours ever since the war of the Revolution; knows that Rebecca Edwards is the lawful wife of William Edwards and has remained a widow ever since the death of her husband.
Sworn to and subscribed before me This 12 th day of August July 1884
Warren L Payne a Justice of the peace
William West
I Warren L Payne one of the acting Justices of the peace for the county of Stokes and State of Tennessee hereby certify that I am well acquainted with William West who has this day appeared before me and made the above affidavit. That he is a man of respectability and truth and that full faith and credit are due to his Statement. Given under my hand and seal this 12 th day of August July 1884
I certify that the above dates was altered before I signed the same in my presence from "July to August,"
Warren L Payne Justice of the peace

sent July 31 from Dear Friends
FREE
James L Edward Ely Commission of Pensions Washington

Carthage Tennessee 18 th July 1858
Sir
From what I have been informed it appears that a joint Resolution of both Houses of Congress has been adopted extending the benefits of the 3 d Section of the act passed 4 th July 1836 to such Widows whose husbands may have died since the passage of said act provided they were otherwise entitled thereto. Some time last year I enclosed to you the Declaration of Mrs Rebecca Edwards Widow of W m Edwards of Robertson County.
In your letter of 4 th January last you state that the claim was not provided for by the 3 d Section of the act of 4 th July 1836 as that act provided for none whose husbands died since the passage thereof. As the claim and the proof is plain and conclusive and as on reference you will see that no doubt can exist I take this early opportunity of renewing the application for a Pension on her behalf and on the proof already furnished two Respectable witnesses as any in Robertson County have established the marriage. I would request therefore in her behalf that her claim be allowed as soon as practicable.
Respectfully
James S. Edwards Esq. Commissioner of Pensions
A. H. Gentry

Treasury Department,
Second Comptroller's Office,
December 10 th 1838.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6 th of April, 1833, entitled "An act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," The children of William Edwards, a Pensioner on the Roll of the Nashville, Ten: Agency, at the rate of Seventy Dollars and _____ Cents per annum, under the law of the 7 th June, 1832, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th — of September 1836 to the 23 rd day of April 1837, the day of his death.
Respectfully, yours,
Wilson H. Parris Comptroller.
To the Commissioner of Pensions, Present.
I cannot see why children were paid if widow survived, but as date of payment is not given above, perhaps she died before arrears were paid

JB
A. Fergusson Esq. Carthage Tennessee

Raleigh 6 th February 1838.
Dear Sir
Your letter of the 22 nd ultimo is received and I have made careful search for the name of William Edwards on the Musterrolls of the Continental line of this State in the revolutionary war, but do not find there; Col o John Whitaker was of the Militia and not of the regular line. I have no Militia rolls in this Office - My fee for this search is ten Cents
Yours respectfully
W m Bill
A. Fergusson Esq re

William Edwards-
Properly attached to the establishment. has under the seal of office of the county officer so as to prevent any paper from being his residents must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or paste upon the end of which some written on the same sheet of paper with the signature of the witness or other paper, and attached, the is every manner where the contents of the writing can be seen and understood the paper is not
OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK
independent, and all such qualified representatives are off responsible the permanent and the length of his service. The use of the phrase "only those" is not exactly in the and the political basis for being, as the law directs the practice to be just understood by the laws of it is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the application was

BRIEF objections to the admission of Pension Claims, of which those answered in the negative, in red ink, will apply to the claim of William Eawuras which require further proof or explanation.
I. Does the declaration show where the applicant resides? Yes II. Did the declarant make the declaration in the county where he resides? Yes III. If the applicant did not make the declaration in the county where he resides, is there any reason assigned for his not doing so? IV. Has the declarant mentioned the period or periods of the war when he served? Yes V. * Has he mentioned with precision the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled? Yes  No. VI. Has he given the names of the officers under whom he served, in conformity with the regulations? Yes VII. Has he made a relinquishment of every claim to any other pension than the one under the Act of June 7, 1832? Yes VIII. Has the Court given their opinion? Yes IX. Has the Clerk given his certificate? Yes X. Is the Clerk's seal affixed? And if so, has it a device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal? Yes

XI. Has the applicant obtained the evidence of a clergyman and another respectable citizen as to their belief respecting his age and the general belief in his neighborhood relative to his revolutionary service?
Yes
XII. If the clergyman's affidavit has not been produced, is there any reason assigned for not obtaining it?
XIII. If the applicant has no documentary evidence, and has not obtained the testimony of at least one living witness, has he stated in his declaration that such proof cannot be had?
one living witness & traditionary -
XIV. † If the applicant has produced a witness or witnesses as to his service, has the magistrate who administered the oath certified that he, she, or they are persons of credibility? Yes Court
Has the official character and signature of the magistrate been certified by the proper officer under his seal of office?
Yes
XV. Does it appear from any of the papers that the witness was in such a situation, or of such an age, as to have a personal knowledge of the applicant's service? Yes
XVI. ‡ Are the papers authenticated as the regulations direct? no
XVII. Are the seven interrogatories prescribed by the War Department answered satisfactorily? And, if not, which of them is not so answered?
12 & 7 - not answered
EXPLANATORY NOTES.
* QUERE V. In a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of the loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words:
"Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service, but according to the best of his recollection he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades: For _____ year _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____. For _____ months and _____ days, I served as a _____; and for such service I claim a pension."

It is important in all cases to determine with precision the period for which the applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable.
†QUERE XIV. Proof of Service.
In a case where the name of the applicant is not found on the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimants entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signature of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office.
†QUERE XVI. Mode of authenticating papers.
In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticated the papers is not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other paper authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the end of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate.

Carthage Tennessee 1 st March 1838
Dear Sir
Your ad dr ess covering the Pension claim of Mary Survener was duly received and her certificate is now before me. In answer to your suggestions to the Hon William B. Campbell in relation to further proof in the case of Rachel Debow and that information should be obtained from William Hill Esq r of Raleigh North Carolina I have to state that I sent a letter to you some time since from William Hill Esq r in relation to the Pension claim of Mrs Ann Haynie and in that letter a certificate of the services of Wm Haynes Advance but says that he cannot find the names of the other four individuals. Debow's name was one of those I submitted to him. I enclose to you a letter in answer to my enquiries of William Edwards whose widow is preparing papers to establish her Pension, which says that no militia rolls are in his possession. I have also other certificates on file stating that no rolls of the militia exist. I will nevertheless resort again to Raleigh and will endeavour to search out any proofs you may think is to be had or can be procured
Respectfully A. H. Evergreen
James L. Edwards Esq r Commission of Pensions Washington City

William Edwards W. Ten: Act 7 June 1832 to what time paid? private at 1870 Pen. Office. b't. L Sep 1836 JH August 2, 1838

State of Tennessee
Robertson County } We the undersigned do hereby certify that we were the presiding magistrates of the court of Pleas & Quarter Sessions, began and held for the county of Robertson & State of Tennessee, at the August term of said court 1832. and at the time the declaration of William D. Edwards (whereof a true copy is hereto attached to said court) for a pension, was presented and read to said court, and we do hereby certify that the said William West, and Oliver Edwards, whose certificates appear to be attached to said declaration, are citizens of our county and gentlemen of credit and respectability and is entitled to full faith and credit, and such ought to be given them given under our hands this 12 th day of June 1833.
Wm. B. Robertson
Pres. Kirby
J. H. Frey

State of Tennessee Robertson County } I William Seal Clerk of the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions for the County aforesaid do hereby certify that Messrs. Conrad, Henry Gray and Benjamin Kirby Esqrs whose names are signed to the foregoing certi- ficate are Justices of the peace in and for said County and were the members of the Court at the original examination of the foregoing and annexed claim of William Edwards That their signatures are genuine
In Testimony whereof I have I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said Court at office this 25 June 1833
W. Seal

V 2880 Rebecca Edwards Tennessee
all of the all of the all of the all of the all of the

State of Tennessee Robertson County ss William Shelly Clerk of the County Court of said County do hereby certify that Warren G Payne whose name is subscribed to the foregoing and annexed attestation of the declaration of Rebecca Edwards and the affidavits of John Edwards and William West, is now and was at the time of executing the same one of the acting Justices of the peace in and for said County Constitutionally elected and duly commissioned and legally qualified to act as such and that full faith and credit are due and should be given to all his official acts and that the signatures purporting to be his are genuine
In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of said Court at office in Springfield the 19 th day of October 1837 W. Shelly Clerk of Robertson County Court

Rebecca Edna Tennessee Mother's dad
Rebecca
cannot find her letter to Jan: 1838 A Ferguson cannot find let 2 Augt 1838 A. Ferguson.
husband died after passage of act of 6 July 1836
3263

3563  P. O. Rebecca Edwards  Service: widow of William
REJECTED
Enlisted: _____, 18  Discharged: _____, 18  Application filed: _____, 18
Alleges: The printed list of 1832 gives cause of suspension  Re-enlisted: of claim of Rebecca (deceased) widow of Wm Edwards, as "Not a widow at the passage of the Act."  Attorney: _____  P. O. _____
_____ Recognized. _____ Contract.
Oct. 5/96.  Soldier pensioned to W. W. Edwards City
1913. June 11, Description of claim sent to Hon. Martin S. Morrison H. of R.
1924-July 30- Hist to J. W. Davis Esq.  1924-Dec. 24- Hist. to E. F. Edwards. His letter in Cl. 83722 of Wm Edwards mmnt.  1925-Aug. 4- Hist to Senator Earle B. Mayfield. au 3.  1926-Feb. 5- Photo mailed to Hon. E. B. Mayfield. au.  1926-Feb. 17 Photo mailed to Hon. J. H. Carraway au.  1929 Sept. 30. Hist. to P. C. Crum
1930-Jan. 31- Hist to Mrs. Mollie Carter au 3.  1935-May 21- Hist to Maybelle DeLamar au 3.  1938-Jan 31- Hist to Mrs. A. C. McClanahan au 3.

January 31, 1938
Mrs. A. A. McClanahan 315 Oak Street Springfield, Tennessee
William Edwards R. 3263 William Edwards S. 3322 BA-J/ANT aw
Dear Madam:
Reference is made to your letter in which you request the Revolutionary War record of William Edwards of North Carolina, and William Edwards of Virginia, both pensioned while living in Robertson County, Tennessee.
William Edwards- R. 3263
The data furnished herein concerning William Edwards were obtained from papers on file in pension claim, R. 3263, based upon his military service in the Revolutionary War.
William Edwards was born in the year 1757 in Orange County, North Carolina. The names of his parents were not given.
While residing in Guilford County, North Carolina, on Haw River, William Edwards enlisted sometime in May, 1778, served three months as a private in Captain Abraham Allen's company, Colonel Lytle's North Carolina regiment, and was in frequent skirmishes with the Tories. He enlisted sometime in September, 1778, served three months under Captain Tavenet Mack(?), and was in several engagements with the Tories, one on Brush Creek. He enlisted sometime in December, 1778 or early in January, 1779, served one year as minute man under Captains William Douglas and William Jones in Colonel Griffith's Regiment.

Carolina regiment. He served three months in Captain William Jones' company in Colonel Wade's North Carolina regiment, and was discharged March 27, 1781. He returned to his home in Chatham County, North Carolina, and while in his "own house", the Tories surrounded the house took him a prisoner and carried him to Hillsborough, North Carolina, and turned him over to the British, he made his escape in a few days and again returned home, and did not reenter the service.
The soldier, William Edwards, was allowed pension on his application executed August 17, 1832, at which time he was living in Robertson County, Tennessee. He died April 23, 1837.
William Edwards married July 25, 1775 in Chatham County, North Carolina, Rebecca Brewer. She was seventy-seven years of age in 1837, then living in Robertson County, Tennessee. The date and place of her birth and names of parents were not stated.
Reference was made to their three small children during the Revolution, and it was shown that children survived the soldier, William Edwards; no names of children designated.
John Edwards, brother of the soldier, was seventy-three years of age in 1837, and living in Simpson County, Kentucky.
Edmond or Edward Edwards was a clergyman in Robertson County, Tennessee in 1832; Oliver Edwards was a resident of Robertson County, Tennessee in 1832; and John Edwards was referred to in 1833 as a near neighbor of this soldier. It was not stated that they were related to the family, or were related to each other.
*****
William Edwards- S.3322
The data which follow were obtained from papers

on file in pension claim, S. 3322, based upon the military service of William Edwards in the Revolutionary War.
William Edwards was born March 24, 1752 in Louisa County, Virginia. The names of his parents were not given.
While residing in Louisa County, William Edwards served as a private with the Virginia troops, as follows- In 1777, three months in Captain Mosely's company, Colonel Tayler's regiment, guarding prisoners at Albermarle Barracks; in 1778 or 1779, three months in Captain George Micky's company; in 1781, three months under Lieutenant Stephen Pettis in Colonel John Taylor's regiment.
This soldier, William Edwards, moved from Louisa County, Virginia in 1794 or 1795, to Robertson County, Tennessee.
He was allowed pension on his application executed May 16, 1833, at which time he was living in Robertson County, Tennessee.
This soldier died April 13, 1836, leaving a widow, Anna Edwards. There is no reference to children, and no further data relative to the widow.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

Rev. and 1828 Wars Section NAT/col
January 31, 1930
Mrs. Nellie Carter Care E.G. Moss Store East 25th Street Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Dear Madam:
I advise you from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R.3263, it appears that William Edwards was born in 1757 in Orange County, North Carolina.
While residing in Chatham County, North Carolina, he enlisted in May, 1778 and served three months as a private in Captain Abraham Allen's Company, Colonel Lytle's North Carolina Regiment.
He enlisted in September, 1778 and served three months as a private in Captain Lavender Mack's (?) North Carolina Company and was in a skirmish at Brush Creek.
He enlisted in December 1778 or January 1779 and served one year as a minute man under Captains William Douglas and William Jones, Colonel Griffis' North Carolina Regiment.
He served three months as a private in Captain William Jones' Company, Colonel Wade's North Carolina Regiment from which he was discharged March 27, 1781.
He was taken prisoner by the Tories at his home and turned over to the British at Hillsborough, North Carolina, but made his escape after three days.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 17, 1828 while a resident of Robertson County, Tennessee.
He died April 23, 1837.

Soldier married in Chatham County, North Carolina, July 25, 1775, Rebecca Brewer. It is stated that they had three children during the Revolutionary War, names of children not on records of this bureau.
The above noted is the only soldier by that name found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau who served with the North Carolina Troops.
Very truly yours
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.

Rev.1813 Wars Section. MMF
September 30, 1929.
R. C. Crane, Sweetwater, Texas.
Dear Sir:
I advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 3363, it appears that William Edwards was born in 1757 in Orange County, North Carolina.
While residing in Chatham County, North Carolina he enlisted in May 1778 and served three months as a private in Captain Abraham Allen's Company, Colonel Lytle's North Carolina Regiment.
He enlisted in September 1778 and served three months as a private in Captain Tavender Mack's (?) North Carolina Company and was in a skirmish at Brush Creek.
He enlisted in December 1778 or January 1779 and served one year as a minute man under Captains William Douglas and William Jones, Colonel Griffis' North Carolina Regiment.
He served three months as a private in Captain William Jones' Company, Colonel Wade's North Carolina Regiment from which he was discharged March 27, 1781.

He was taken prisoner by the Tories at his home and turned over to the British at Hillsborough, North Carolina, but made his escape after three days.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 17, 1832 while a resident of Robertson County, Tennessee. He died April 23, 1837.
Soldier married in Chatham County, North Carolina, July 25, 1775, Rebecca Brewer. It is stated that they had three children during the Revolutionary War, names of children not on records of this bureau.
Very truly yours,
C EARL D. CHURCH, Commissioner.

mmms
December 24, 1924
E. F. Edwards Conway, Arkansas
Sir:
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim R. 3263 it appears that William Edwards was born in 1757 in Orange County, North Carolina.
While residing in Chatham County, North Carolina he enlisted in May 1778 and served three months as a private in Captain Abraham Allen's Company, Colonel Lytle's North Carolina Regiment.
He enlisted in September 1778 and served three months as a private in Captain Tavender Mack's(?) North Carolina Company and was in a skirmish at Brush Creek.
He enlisted in December 1778 or January 1779 and served one year as a Minute Man under Captains William Douglas and William Jones, Colonel Griffis' North Carolina Regiment.
He served three months as a private in Captain

William Jones' Company, Colonel Wade's North Carolina Regiment from which he was discharged March 27, 1781.
He was taken prisoner by the Tories at his home and turned over to the British at Hillsborough, North Carolina, but made his escape after three days.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 17, 1832 while a resident of Robertson County, Tennessee. He died April 23, 1837.
Soldier married in Chatham County, North Carolina, July 25, 1775, Rebecca Brewer. It is stated that they had three children during the Revolutionary War, names of children not on our records of this Bureau —
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.
re of wid's Clue. not noted only legal not a widow at passage of act

Rev. and 1812 War Section.
AW3 July 30, 1924.
J. W. Davis, Martha, Tenn.
Sir;
I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 3263, it appears that William Edwards was born in 1757 in Orange County, North Carolina.
While residing in Chatham County, North Carolina, he enlisted in May 1778 and served three months as a private in Captain Abraham Allen's Company, Colonel Lytle's North Carolina Regiment.
He enlisted in September 1778 and served three months as a private in Captain Tavender Mack's (?) North Carolina Regiment and was in a skirmish at Brush Creek.
He enlisted in December 1778 or January 1779 and served one year as a Minute Man under Captains William Douglas and William Jones, Colonel Griffis' North Carolina Regiment.
He served three months as a private in Captain William

Jones' Company, Colonel Wade's North Carolina Regiment, from which he was discharged March 27, 1781.
He was taken prisoner by the Tories at his home, and turned over to the British at Hillsborough, North Carolina, but made his escape after three days.
He was allowed pension on his application executed August 17, 1832, while a resident of Robertson County, Ten- nessee. He died April 23, 1837.
Soldier married in Chatham County, North Carolina, July 25, 1775, Rebecca Brewer. In 1837 she res. in Robertson Co Tenn. aged 77 yrs It is stated that they had three small children during the Revolutionary war, names of children not on our records of this Bureau
Owing to a lack of clerical force available for such a purpose, it is not the practice of the Bureau to furnish but two histories to each inquirer.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.
rep. of widows claim not noted as it was only legal.

315 Oak St. Springfield Tenn. January 17, 1938
Veterans Bureau Washington D. C.
William Edwards of Virginia line was pensioned for Revolutionary service, August 2, 1833, age 82 years. Another William Edwards soldier in North Carolina line was given pension September 11, 1833, age 76.
Both of these men were living in Robertson Co. Tennessee when pensioned. Please send me all information you have concerning them.
Yours Truly.
Mrs. A. A. McClanahan
Send back

Raleigh, N. C., April 29, 1935
Veterans Administration, Washington, D. C.
only one who served from N.C.
Gentlemen:--
I am trying to separate the records for two Revolutionary soldiers by the name of Wm. Edwards , both from Orange County, N. C.- Hillsboro District. I am therefore asking that you send me anything that your records show for these soldiers, especially the information shown on the pension claim of one of these men. This claim, I am told is No. R 3263.
I shall appreciate any help that you may be able to give me.
Very truly yours,
Marybelle Delamar
Marybelle Delamar, Box 715, Raleigh, N. C.

Ex. XXXXX  MMHF Div. Rev.&1812 Sec.
Department of the Interior, BUREAU OF PENSIONS,
WASHINGTON, D. C., March 2, 1929.
The attached letter is respectfully returned with the information that the data furnished is not sufficient to enable this Bureau to make intelligent answer to the queries therein contained.
Please fill out such of the blank spaces below as the information in your possession will permit, and return to this Bureau.
Keziah Boles Edwards
XXXXX first name of widow.
Name of soldier, William Edwards
XXXXX address of XXXXX soldier at enlistment and after service.
XXXXX  Germanton, Surry County
XXXXX  North Carolina,
State where enlisted Germanton, N.C.
Date of XXXXX birth _____
Date of XXXXX death _____
If unable to furnish company and regiment give names of commanding officers.
Col. Joseph Winston
Re: attached letter with reply
Winfield Scott WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

Winston-Salem, N.C. January 25, 1930.
Department of the Interior, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Sir:-
I am returning papers as requested. I am not able to give you the date of the birth of Williams Edwards nor the date of his death. He was born in Surry County, North Carolina, and died in the city of New York, N.Y.
The best information I can get he died some time about 1860. I trust that this information will assist you in getting this matter placed for me .
Respectfully yours,
Mrs. Mollie Carter, P.O.Box 127, Winston-Salem, N.C.

R. C. CRANE LAWYER SWEETWATER, TEXAS
Sept. 21st. 1929.
Pen.
Mr. Winfield Scott, Commr. of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Dear sir;
I have information to the effect that one William Edwards was a "evolutionary war soldier who saw several years service from Chatham Co., N.C. with the troops in that state; that he made his proof of that service in Robertson Co., Tenn. in 1832-3 and was awarded a pension which he drew until his death.
Will you please to send me a statement in usual form in such cases of the showing of the records of your office of the service rendered by this soldier ?
I could send to my good friend Senator Morris Shepard to get me this data, but prefer not to bother him about it.
I trust that you may able to send it to me at an early date.
Thanking you, and assuring you that I shall be glad to take care of any incidental expense, I am,
Yours sincerely,
R. C. Crane
P.S. My wife who is a descendant of this soldier needs this showing in her application for membership in the D.A.R.
R. C. Crane
HAMMERKIL

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BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
Feb. 13, 1926
Chief Rev. Sect. Division.
I have this day received from Hon. J. H. Crawway M.O. No 848.24.1 for $2. 35 requesting
photostat copy post office address as per letter herewith
1/26 Feb 17 mailed to Finance Div. All ok
O. J. RANDALL
Chief Finance Div. N.C.L.
United States Senate,
COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS.
February 12, 1926.
of Pensions, C.
closed find money order cover charge for photo of the Revolutionary war papers in the case of William Edwards, R-3263. I am advised is the correct amount as a similar set was by 21st by Senator Earl
Very truly yours,
J. H. Crawway
See copies to my office. Office Building.
14 p.m.

United States Senate, COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS.
February 12, 1926.
FINANCE DIVISION FEB 13 1926 BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Committee on Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Request for Photostating (To be prepared in duplicate.)
3-2006
Ex. cut
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OFFICE OF THE CHIEF CLERK
Job No.
Date
Feb 15, 1926
Subject
Wm. Edwards Rev. R 3263
1 copies of 4 pieces consisting of 14 pages to be (No.) (No.) (No.) forwarded when completed to the Red. & 1812 Wars Section division.
Remarks:
Approved:
R. Wilson
Chief Division.
Chief Clerk.

pages to be reprinted.
1920
ited States Senate,
COMMITTEE ON CLAIMS.
February 12, 1926.
Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
Enclosed find money order for $2.35, to cover charge for photostat copies of the Revolutionary war record and papers in the case of William and Rebecca Edwards, R-3263. I am advised that this is the correct amount of the charge, as a similar set was ordered January 21st by Senator Earl B. Mayfield.
Very truly yours,
J. H. Conway
P. S.
Please send the copies to my office. 429 Senate Office Building.
W.H.
W. P. East

February 17, 1926.
Honorable T. H. Carraway, United States Senate.
My dear Senator:
In response to your request of the twelfth instant, I have the honor to herewith furnish you, the photostate copies of the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claims of William Edwards and his widow Rebecca.
Very truly yours,
E. W. MORGAN, Acting Commissioner.

On Jan. 12, 1926. Senator Mayfield's secretary called up on telephone and stated that one of their constituents wanted photostat copies of the papers in Wm Edwards. R 3263-
R. 3263 of William Edwards of the North Carolina Troops, and his widow Rebecca, for one of your constituents; I have the honor to advise you, that the same will be fur- nished at the rate of fifteen cents a page, with twenty- five cents extra for certification if that is desired. The number of pages to be copied is fourteen. The proper amount should be forwarded to this Bu- reau by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior, or if desired, by certified check, or cashier's check.
Very truly yours,
WILLIAM SCOTT, Commissioner.

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BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Finance Division
Jan. 23, 1926
Chief. Law Division,
I have this day received from Hon. Earle B. Mayfield, M.O. No. 19.8.343 for $2. 35 requesting
photostat copy of post office address as per
letter herewith.
photos included in Finance Div. M.O. Jan. 25 '26
O. J. RANDALL
Chief Finance Div.
26.6.L
United States Senate
COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE COMMERCE
January 21, 1926.
FINANCE DIVISION JAN 23 1926 BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Scott, of Pensions, ions, C.
missioner:-
ference to your letter in which you stated of William Edwards and cca, could be secured ts a page with twenty- a for certification and of pages would be four- nd enclosed Post Office the amount of $2.35 to or copying and certify-
te all the information ve me upon William and
your usual prompt at-
Sincerely yours,
Earle B. Mayfield
I sent summons Ct. 19477 on certification as the widows claim was rejected on a legal technicality only -
JAN 23 1926 Congressional Desk
14 20 235

Request for Photostating (To be prepared in duplicate.)
3-2006
Ex. AW
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OFFICE OF THE CHIEF CLERK
Job No. _____
Date Jan 21 26
Subject _____
Wm Edwards Res R 3263 Sur Cy 19477 used vol. 18 in writing re pages to be only legl Rev 1892 War Section Division
1 copies of 3 pieces consisting of 14 pages to be forwarded when completed to the _____
Remarks: _____
Approved:
W. Wilson
Chief Division Secy.
Chief Clerk.
of January 17th in reference to your letter in which you stated
Missioneer:-
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January 21, 1926.
COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE COMMERCE
United States Senate
FINANCE DIVISION JAN 23 1926 BUREAU OF PENSIONS
COMMISSIONER WILLIAM BOYLE

Request for Photocopies (To be prepared in)
2966
Job No.
Subject
copies of
(No.)
forwarded when completed
Remarks:
[Handwritten signature]
Chief Clerk
United States Senate
COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE COMMERCE
January 21, 1926.
FINANCE DIVISION
JAN 23 1926
BUREAU OF PENSIONS
Hon. Winfield Scott, Commissioner of Pensions, Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
My dear Mr. Commissioner:-
With further reference to your letter of January 12th in which you stated that the record of William Edwards and his widow, Rebecca, could be secured for fifteen cents a page with twenty-five cents extra for certification and that the number of pages would be fourteen, please find enclosed Post Office Money Order for the amount of $2.35 to cover charges for copying and certifying.
I will appreciate all the information that you can give me upon William and Rebecca Edwards.
Thanking you for your usual prompt attention, I am,
Sincerely yours,
Francis B. Mayfield
Enclosure. M:k
FINANCE DIVISION BUREAU OF PENSIONS JAN 23 1926 Congressional Desk
Spent Surveys C.F. 19477 on certification as the widows claim was rejected on a legal technicality only -
Rev. 3263 .15 .60 1.60 2.10 2.25 2.35
14 15 170 24 235

January 12, 1926.
Honorable Earle B. Mayfield, United States Senate.
My dear Senator:
In response to your personal inquiry of the requesting information in regard to photostat copies of papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, R. 3263 of William Edwards of the North Carolina Troops, and his widow Rebecca, for one of your constituents; I have the honor to advise you, that the same will be furnished at the rate of fifteen cents a page, with twenty-five cents extra for certification if that is desired.
The number of pages to be copied is fourteen.
The proper amount should be forwarded to this Bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior, or if desired, by certified check, or cashier's check.
Very truly yours,
Winfield Scott WINFIELD SCOTT, Commissioner.

ELLISON D. SMITH, S. C., CHAIRMAN ALBERT B. CUMMINS, IOWA ROBERT M. LA FOLLETTE, WIS. JAMES E. WATSON, IND. BERT M. FERNALD, ME. DAVIS ELKINS, W. VA. FRANK R. BOODING, IDAHO JAMES COUZENS, MICH. SIMEON D. FESS, OHIO ROBERT B. HOWELL, NEBR.  Oscar W. Underwood, Ala. Key Pittman, Nev. William Cabell Bruce, Md. C. C. Dill, Wash. Burton K. Wheeler, Mont. Earle B. Mayfield, Tex.
United States Senate
COMMITTEE ON INTERSTATE COMMERCE
CHAS. E. JACKSON, CLERK
Austin, Texas. July 30, 1925.
Hon. Winfield Scott, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C.
My dear Mr. Commissioner:
I am writing you with reference to William Edwards, who served as a soldier from Chatham County, North Carolina on the side of the Colonists in the Revolutionary War.
Mr. Edwards was granted a pension for his services in the Revolutionary War about 1832. He died about 1837.
I shall appreciate it very much if you will investigate this matter and advise me what the records of your office show in connection with the services, pension, etc., of Mr. Edwards.
Thanking you for your cooperation in this matter, I am
Respectfully yours,
Francis Bruffield
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14 pages to be copied Rev War pens cl NC troops Wm Edwards & D Widow Rebecca - R 3263

Martha, Tenn -
Martha, Tenn.
June 20, 1934.
Hon. Commissioner of Pensions, War Department, Washington, D. C.
Dear Sir:
On the Tennessee Roll of Revolutionary Pensions, Report of the Secretary of War 1834-35, 1st Session, 23rd Cong. U. S. A. page 24, Vol. III, Senate Doc. (514) I find the name of Thomas Gamble, Pt. Va. Cont'l. line 1819, living in Giles County, Tenn., age 68 years.
On page 93 I find the names of two men by the name of Wm. Edwards, living in Robertson County, Tenn., granted pensions 1833, ages 83 and 76 years.
I will greatly appreciate all you have on record of the above men, as to family, home state, and of enlistment and when pension ended, and to whom paid.
Thanking you, I am
Respectfully,
J. H. Blair
Martha, Tenn - Hilson Co -

CREED M. FULTON. W. WALTON EDWARDS.
LAW OFFICES OF FULTON & EDWARDS, ROOMS 34, 35, EQUITY BLDG., 317-319 4 \frac{1}{2} ST., N. W.
TELEPHONE 1478.
Washington, D. C., Sept. 29, 1896.
Sir:
I have the honor to request the military history of William Edwards (widow Rebecca) a soldier of the Revolutionary War and a pensioner, who died April 23, 1837 , in Robertson County, Tenn. Also give names of his children if shown.
Very respectfully,
H. Walton Edwards.
Hon. D. I. Murphy,
Commissioner of Pensions,
Washington, D. C.

CREED M. FULTON. W. WALTON EDWARDS.
LAW OFFICES OF FULTON & EDWARDS, Rooms 34 & 35 Equity Building, 317-319 4½ St. N. W.
Washington, D. C., December 30, 1895. 189
Hon. William Lochren, Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D.C.
Sir:-
Will you kindly inform me whether or not William Edwards of Louisa or Hanover County, Virginia, was ever a pensioner of the Revolutionary War ? if so, please furnish record of service . (The organization in which served is unknown, but is believed to be a Virginia regiment.)
The soldier in question is my ancestor, and this information is desired for family history.
Very respectfully,
W. Walton Edwards,
3322 J. Jun